the greater north texas youth orchestra is the youth division of the odysseus north texas chamber orchestra.

Artistic Director and Conductor; Symphony Orchestra

Recognized by the Denton-Record Chronicle as one of “2012’s Most Fascinating People,” the career of conductor Jason Lim is on the rise. Lim was born in Penang, Malaysia and began his formal training in viola performance when he won a scholarship to study at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts with Alice Waten. He commenced his studies at the Canberra(Australia) School of Music, and completed his bachelor’s degree with honors at the Australian Institute of Music in Sydney. Jason received his Masters degree in orchestral conducting from the University of North Texas.Known for his fine technique in performances, Jason began his conducting studies in Australia: first as an apprentice with the Canberra Youth Orchestra, and later as an Assistant Conductor with the Ku Ring Gai Philharmonic Orchestra in Sydney, a position that was awarded in conjunction with winning first prize in the New South Wales Ministry of Arts Conducting Prize. Most recently, Mr. Lim has been of awards from the American Prize Competition: the 2011 Young Conductor Citation Award, third prize in the 2013 Conducting Competition and most recently second prize in the 2015 and 2014 American Prize Competition for professional conductors. In 2013 Jason made his European conducting debut with the Academic State Concert Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine in Kiev and in 2014 appeared as guest conductor with the Zabrze Philharmonic Orchestra in Poland and the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Jason has also appeared as guest conductor with the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra and Johnstown Symphony Orchestra and chorus.A champion of new music, Jason has conducted at conventions including SEAMUS Y2K (the acousma tex conference) and the North American Saxophone Alliance. In 2000, he was a guest conductor with the Composer’s Forum Orchestra which he conducted world premiers of aspiring young composers. In 2012 Jason commissioned the world premiere of BREATH by Brad Robin. During his tenure as Music Director of the NOVA Ensemble, Jason led the group in its first commercial recording in 2000 on the “Equilibrum” label. Jason conducted the world premier performance of Brian Bavelander’s Distant Visions for orchestra and pre recorded tape.In 2010, Jason was among eight conductors selected to participate at the Ithaca International Conducting Workshop under the tutelage of Gustav Meier. Jason has also attended the Pierre Monteux School for Conductors in Maine. Jason remains an active performing violist, having performed with the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra, Amarillo Symphony Orchestra, Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra, National Symphony of Malaysia, Australian National Opera Orchestra and Texas Baroque Ensemble. Jason was also a member of the University of North Texas Graduate String Quartet.Jason is known for his commitment to community and a strong believer in education. Jason dedicates his talents working with young musicians, and conducting orchestra workshops in Asia and the United States. He served as conductor and educator for 10 years with the Abilene Summer Music Festival in conjunction with Hardin Simmons University, the Pan American Music Festival in Edinburgh Texas, as well as the Penang State Orchestra Workshop in Penang, Malaysia and serves as Artistic Director of the Summer Music Intensives in McKinney, TX. Jason’s mentors include distinguished conductors: John Farrer, Nicholas Braithwaite, Henryk Pisarek and Max McBride.Currently, Jason is the Artistic Director and conductor of the Odysseus North Texas Chamber Orchestra, a group he founded in 2012. In 2014 the orchestra was awarded second prize in the Professional Orchestra division of the American Prize Competition and third prize the previous year. Thanks to Jason’s commitment to education, the group pioneered a unique mentorship program that gives talented high school students the opportunity to perform side-by-side with professional musicians. ​​​www.jasonlim-conductor.com

Julie Daniels; Director and Conductor of the Philharmonic Orchestra​Julie Daniels graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Music Education. While at OU she studied Violin performance with Mr. Michael Ma and the art of Cello with Mrs. Marjorie Cornelius. After completion of her degree, she taught Elementary Music in Moore, Ok, and then on to Stillwater, OK, to begin a lengthy career as an Orchestra Director. She performed with the OU Symphony Orchestra, Norman Community Orchestra and the OSU Symphony Orchestra while teaching in Oklahoma.Ms. Daniels moved to Texas to take a position with the Carrolton/Farmers Branch ISD as an Elementary Strings Teacher. In 2002 she accepted a position with Frisco ISD to begin a new Orchestra program in the District. Teaching at two of the then four Middle Schools, she opened Wester Middle School and also taught at Clark Middle School. She was the Director of Orchestras at Wakeland High School and Frisco High School simultaneously, from 2006-2008. From there she opened Hunt Middle School in 2010 as the Director of Orchestras while also maintaining the Director position for Frisco High School. Currently, Ms. Daniels is the Director of Orchestras at Frisco High School.​Ms. Daniels is an active supporter of the Arts in Frisco, a Violinist with the Stonebriar Community Church Symphony, former board member for the Arts of Collin County, and a seasoned adjudicator. She is also the Mother of 5 children and a Soccer Mom!

Dr. Corey Rom; Associate Director and Brass Specialist

Dr. Rom is currently the Director of Instrumental Music at the Grace Christian Academy of North Texas. He also serves on faculty at the International Music Camp teaching the University Prep course in Music Theory, Music History, and Ear Training. As an active soloist, Dr. Rom recently performed in Austin, TX and Knoxville, TN. He has also toured and recorded with the international performing group The King’s Brass.As an educator, Dr. Rom has 20 years of experience teaching in both public and private schools. He has taught band, jazz band, brass quintet, AP music theory, and private lessons. He also developed and headed the private teaching studios at Legacy Christian Academy.As an administrator, Dr. Rom was the Music Associate at Stonebriar Community Church for three years. In that position, he arranged much of the music for Sunday worship, rehearsed the handbell choir and the in house contemporary band Remnant 288. He was also the personnel manager for the Orchestra, the Brass Ensemble, the Woodwind Quintet, the Baroque Ensemble, and Brass Quintet.​Dr. Rom did his undergraduate work in Music Performance, his Masters work in Performance and Pedagogy, and has Doctorate of Music Arts Degree in Brass Performance with an emphasis on Pedagogy.

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